For years, I worked as an environmental lawyer, deeply immersed in the way ecosystems function. I was fascinated by the interconnectedness of things—how a single disruption could shift an entire landscape, how external forces shaped the delicate balance of life. But the more I studied the natural world, the more I saw those same patterns reflected in human lives.

For years, I thought I could outthink stress. I was an attorney—logic, problem-solving, and evidence were my strengths. When things felt overwhelming, I told myself to push through, work harder, be stronger. That’s what high-achieving women do, right?

For years, I thought I could outthink stress. I was an attorney—logic, problem-solving, and evidence were my strengths. When things felt overwhelming, I told myself to push through, work harder, be stronger. That’s what high-achieving women do, right?